About us
McKinney Land & Cattle is a family-operated cattle business focused on producing high-quality commercial seedstock through the use of artificial insemination (AI), advanced genetic testing, and data-driven selection.
Mission Statement
To create opportunities through genetics and relationships.
Our Vision
Keeping families ranching through sustainability and opportunity.
Our History
McKinney Land & Cattle is a first-generation operation with multi generation background. Thomas Jefferson McKinney and his Father Jesse Moved from Illinois to Kansas in 1855. On March 28th, 1864 Thomas enlisted in Company M, 9th regiment, Kansas Calvary at Clinton, Douglas County Kansas, as private. He was Mustered out on July 17, 1865 at DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. Thomas married Esther Jane Umberger on September, 1867. After the Civil War he worked as a teamster from Salina to Dodge City on the Santa Fe Trail; and at various Army forts in Indian Territory. Esther traveled with Thomas the first 6 months of marriage on the trail, acting as the cook for the outfit.
Thomas and Esther had 10 children including Josh’s Great-Great Grandfather, Charles Wesley, born February 2nd, 1872. The family homesteaded in Clark County, KS in 1884.
Currently owned and operated by Josh & Katie McKinney.